What Is La Ofrenda

This opens in a new window. One of the central components of the Dia de los Muertos holiday celebration is the altar or ofrenda (offering). … An ofrenda is typically an altar or special table in the home where a collection of significant objects are placed to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed.

What is la ofrenda in Day of the Dead?

Ofrendas are an essential part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. The word ofrenda means offering in Spanish. … Ofrendas are set up to remember and honor the memory of their ancestors. Before setting an altar, they thoroughly clean their house.

How is ofrenda used?

The Ofrenda is where you place photos of your deceased loved ones and special items that remind you of them; like their favorite foods, drinks, perfumes, flowers, anything really that brings back their memory.